I am honored and privileged to serve as CEO of the U.S. Naval Institute â€“ an organization my father introduced to me as a young boy through Proceedings and the many books published by the Naval Institute Press. The Naval Institute significantly and positively influenced me as a youth, as a young officer and throughout my career. In 1997 and 1998, I served as an elected member of the Naval Institute Board of Directors and as a member of the Editorial Board. During that tenure, I enjoyed the opportunity to help chart the Institute’s future and participate in the wonderful process of selecting content for Proceedings and the books.

As a U.S. Naval Institute member and as a naval officer for more than 30 years, I endorse the integrity of the independent forum where responsible individuals have an opportunity to voice their ideas. As CEO, I will be accessible and will seek open feedback. All of us in the naval profession, Naval Institute members, and interested citizens must engage for the Naval Institute to serve the Nation well and accomplish its important mission.

In the coming months, we will reach out to you for your inputs and insights on how to make the Naval Institute more relevant to naval professionals and members. We will listen. We value your ideas and ask for your active participation to deliver on those ideas.

The prospect of a vibrant debate on national defense in general and the future course for our naval services in particular makes the next few years a critical period for the Nation and its allies. This prestigious institution must advance a professional dialogue that I am confident will enhance support for a strong national defense and foster an increased understanding of the enduring contributions of the sea services.

We will focus on the course ahead. At the same time, we must understand our rich traditions and history. We will support those who currently serve and never forget those who have served, were wounded, or those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy.

Together, we will all build on the Naval Institute’s 138 years of service. Let us answer John Adams’ call, “Liberty can not be preserved without general knowledge among the peopleâ€¦ Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write.”

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Pete, what terrific news to hear of your selection to serve as our US Naval Insitute’s new CEO and then to read this post.
I wish you all the best as you take up your new duties and I look forward with great anticipation to your leadership of the Naval Institute as you guide us, your members and your USNI team, into the future. Sincerely, John Harvey

PS “Send in the Irish!”

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Vice-Admiral Daly,

Congratulations on your selection as the CEO if the Naval Institute.

“The prospect of a vibrant debate on national defense in general and the future course for our naval services in particular makes the next few years a critical period for the Nation and its allies.”

What a delightful surprise to open the Sep issue of Proceedings and see a familiar face! Congratulations on your appointment and best wishes for the future of the Institute.
Warmest regards from your friends in the Royal Canadian Navy,
yours aye,
Nigel